Cheesy Taco Cream Cheese Pasta is a delicious and indulgent dish that combines the flavors of tacos with creamy pasta. Here’s a simple recipe to try:
Ingredients:
- 8 oz pasta (such as penne or rotini)
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: chopped fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños
Instructions:
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef or turkey over medium heat until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the cooked meat. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the onion is softened.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and diced tomatoes. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the softened cream cheese to the skillet. Stir until the cream cheese is melted and well combined with the meat mixture.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until it is evenly coated with the creamy taco mixture.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the pasta and meat mixture. Cover the skillet and let it sit for a few minutes until the cheese is melted and gooey.
- Once the cheese is melted, give the pasta a final toss to combine everything evenly.
- Serve the cheesy taco cream cheese pasta hot, garnished with your choice of toppings such as chopped fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, diced tomatoes, or sliced jalapeños.
Enjoy your deliciously cheesy taco cream cheese pasta!
